6 h. ago A mobile app told me my kids’ food isn’t healthy – now I’m emptying out my kitchen cabinets

The Yuka app allows you to scan items in your home to see what they contain – and the risks they pose to you and your family. It sent me into a panic, writes Charlotte Cripps, but some experts remain unconvinced

Society

53 h. ago Girl, 10 saves family from massacre after dad slits mum's throat and tries to 'finish kids'

Manuel Jesus Huchin-Interian told his wife he would 'finish her' and then 'finish the kids' after slashing her neck - but their heroic daughter rounded up her younger siblings and saved their lives

Events

3 d. ago Ministers’ ‘evangelical’ support for EdTech sparks warning by campaigner

Baroness Kidron told Parliament that pupils were being wrapped ‘in a world of digital products’ that normalised screen time over human interaction.

Events

5 d. ago A moment that changed me: I went into the wilderness with my family – and lost my inhibitions

We took a wrong turn on vacation and ended up on a six-hour trek into the rainforest. After my mom flung off her top, my brother was attacked by fire ants and I developed a fiery hot rash, everything began to seem strangely zen It was the summer of 2001 and I was on the brink of adolescence, embarking on my first journey outside the United States to the tropically convenient American territory of Puerto Rico. I was 11, and already the goofball in my group of friends – but, away from those with whom I was familiar, I was painfully shy. Until a family vacation from hell rid me of all my inhibitions.The chaos began when my well-intentioned parents decided to take my brother and me to see the beautiful rainforest. My mom had her heart set on going to the El Portal de El Yunque National Forest visitor centre; a friend had told her it was “perfect for kids”, with guided, paved pathways, a cafe, and even a gift shop. But when my flustered, monolingual father got lost on the Puerto Rican fr...

Politics

6 d. ago Warning baby food pouches 'more sugary than Coke' risk giving infants a sweet tooth for life

Research by the British Dental Association, BBC Panorama and Leeds University reveals what is really in those healthy-sounding baby food pouches

Events

7 d. ago 80,000 kids in Scotland living in 'very deep poverty' as politicians told to 'up their game'

It estimated that in affected households where there are two parents and two children, they would need an additional £1,100 a month to lift them above the poverty line.

Politics

8 d. ago Dentist issues warning over 'healthy' food that wrecks your teeth

We’re all aware that sugary sweets and fizzy drinks cancause tooth decay. However, some of the foods we think ofas healthy can also cause dental issues and impact the appearance of teeth and gums...

Events

1 week ago Healthy food responsible for yellow colour of Creme Egg yolks

The spice has been linked to a host of health benefits

Society

2 w. ago Experts say never eat this healthy food 'more than once a week'

The NHS says too much of it in any form could lead to bone fractures

Society

2 w. ago The Apprentice 2025 winner Dean Franklin's kids 'in tears' over emotional victory

Dean Franklin partied to celebrate winning The Apprentice and being told 'you're hired' and his wife and kids have shared their pride for him after his win

Politics

2 w. ago Move over, Med diet – plantains and cassava can be as healthy as tomatoes and olive oil, say researchers

Findings from Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region indicate traditional eating habits in rural Africa can boost the immune system and reduce inflammationPlantains, cassava and fermented banana drink should be added to global healthy eating guidelines alongside the olive oil, tomatoes and red wine of the Mediterranean diet, say researchers who found the traditional diet of people living in Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region had a positive impact on the body’s immune system.Traditional foods enjoyed in rural villages also had a positive impact on markers of inflammation, the researchers found in a study published this month in the journal Nature Medicine. Continue reading...

Society

2 w. ago Three members of Radford family banned from boarding flight to USA

Millie Radford, part of the family best known for 22 Kids and Counting, was told they were not allowed on the plane

Events

3 w. ago Curry bursts with flavour when healthy £1 ingredient is added to the mix

Elevate your next curry dish by adding a key ingredient that will boost up the flavour and its colour - and its packed with a lot of health benefits. Chances are it's already in your cupboard.

Economics

3 w. ago Switching from this 'healthy' diet to Western food has 'harmful' effects in just two weeks

New research identified one diet that could rival the health benefits of the "world's healthiest diet"

Society

4 w. ago We live in Britain's teen pregnancy capital... we get dirty looks and are told having kids young will ruin our lives

In North East Lincolnshire, nearly seven per cent of all births were to women under 20 in 2023, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Politics